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Enter the Amber Universe: Creed Centaurus & Delphinus Review - Thou Shalt Not Covet...
Affiliate Links PR Sample Luxury fragrance brand Creed has just launched two new luminous, amber based scents, inspired by the beauty of the cosmic sky. Centaurus and Delphinius both fall under the woody amber category, featuring warming spices, enveloping woods, and a touch of honeyed sweetness from bourbon vanilla in the base. ‘Centaurus draws inspiration from the legendary Centaurus constellation, one of the largest in the night sky. Bottling the intense radiance of its vibrant stars and capturing the unbridled magnitude of wider space, Centaurus blazes brightly with a bold blend of beaming ingredients. Delphinus was crafted as an olfactive ode to the Delphinus constellation, a smaller collection of stars adorning the northern sky that once guided voyagers, artists and dreamers alike. Inspired by its luminous magnificence, this stellar creation shines like stardust.’ – Creed. Centaurus (Woody Amber, Tobacco & Spicy) ‘Inspired by one of the largest constellations, Centaurus is a universal woody amber perfume that burns bright with plumes of incandescent tobacco ignited by potent pink pepper, fiery cinnamon and spicy cardamom. This dazzling display is tempered by the voluptuous light of sandalwood, the delicate hues of jasmine and the gentle glow of heliotrope, reminiscent of stars blooming in the night sky. The sensual woody amber backdrop of Centaurus is painted with the forceful presence of patchouli, the dark honeyed notes of tonka bean and the deep richness of Bourbon vanilla, which together leave an enduring star-powered glow.’ – Creed. Centaurus is a luminous amber scent, opening with notes of cardamom, cinnamon, tobacco and pink pepper. Straight away the fragrance feels luxurious and sumptuous, with the spicy cinnamon and sweet tobacco at the forefront of the scent. It doesn’t take long for the heart notes to make an appearance, including geranium, sandalwood, heliotrope, jasmine and patchouli. The heart still feels tobacco forward, but supported by these well blended floral notes and a touch of woodiness from the sandalwood. The base features notes of benzoin, tolu balm, tonka bean, ambroxan and bourbon vanilla, giving a beautifully sweet ambery dry down that feels just like a warm hug on a cold winter’s day. Overall, Centaurus very much feels like a rich, warming, autumn / winter fragrance – perfect for wearing as the weather gets cooler. Top Notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Geranium, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Patchouli Base Notes: Benzoin, Tolu Balm, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar Delphinus (Woody Amber, Orris & Leathery) ‘Shine brightly with Delphinus, a universal woody amber perfume inspired by a vibrant constellation in the cosmic sky that once guided travellers, artists and dreamers alike. Smoky swirls of resinous incense, enveloped in the luminous aura of black pepper and pink pepper, set a captivating tone from the start, while almond, heliotrope and orchid combine, casting sparks of light into the darkness. Opulent orris, the blue gold of perfumery, glimmers like precious stardust, before intertwining with sensual patchouli, honeyed tonka bean and leathery Bourbon vanilla, evoking the inviting warmth of a starlit night.’ – Creed. Delphinius is also described as a luminous amber fragrance, but it’s very different from Centaurus. Opening with notes of black pepper, incense, almond and pink pepper, the scent is instantly rich and intense. I mostly pick out the almond in the opening, blended nicely with a kick of pepper – I can already tell that this fragrance is an instant love for me! The heart features a bouquet of heliotrope, orchid and orris butter. While the almond now starts to move into the background, the floral notes add another dimension to the scent and it really starts to shine with a beautiful airy luminosity. The base includes notes of patchouli, tonka bean, amberwood, leather accord and bourbon vanilla. I mostly pick out the patchouli and leather here, leaving you with a dry down that’s feels rich and warm, yet enticing and radiant. Top Notes: Black Pepper, Incense, Almond, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Heliotrope, Orchid, Orris Butter Base Notes: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Leather Accord, Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar I feel like these are both fantastic new launches from Creed, still niche but also very wearable. Comparing the fragrances, though both are unisex, I feel that Centaurus feels slightly more masculine than Delphinius. Both fragrances feel opulent and luxurious, and perfect for wearing in cooler weather. Are you a fan of Creed fragrances? Centaurus & Delphinius are available now at Creed, Selfridges, Harrods and Cult Beauty. Comments comments
25% off Everything at HotHair For Black Friday! - Thou Shalt Not Covet...
PR Sample Some of you may know, and some may not, that I’ve been wearing wigs on and off for most of my adult life. I used to wear fun colourful wigs just for fun on a night out in my 20’s, but as time went on I ended up with hair loss issues, and I’m now at a point where I can’t wear my hair down as it’s so thin. So I wear wigs! And I love them! I love how quickly and easily you can change your look. HotHair is the number 1 UK based site for all your wig, topper and extension needs – they have a massive selection available, including many different brands, shades and styles. And HotHair currently have an amazing Black Friday sale on with at least 25% off everything! I wanted to share with you the gorgeous Tantalise wig by Natural Image, which currently has a massive £81.25 saving! ‘Tantalise is the ultimate wig. Gorgeous face framing layers that fall to the middle of the back are straight yet have loads of movement and bounce. The cap is ultra luxurious with a monofilament top and a lace front for an undetectable, virtually invisible hairline and is 100% handtied and contoured for a perfect, lightweight fit.’ The wig is available in seven shades – I have Praline Mist, which is a beautiful multi-toned blonde. I took a photo in bright sunlight so you can see the gorgeous tones in the hair. Also a close up of the lace front, which looks so natural. I’m honestly so impressed with this wig. The hair is of the highest quality and feels silky smooth, and without that shininess that you can sometimes get with wigs. It looks so real and natural, and people that don’t know me always assume it’s my real hair! I highly recommend you check out HotHair’s amazing sale today! Comments comments
Ten Cosy Winter Fragrances You Need To Try - Thou Shalt Not Covet...
Affiliate Links PR Sample Winter is upon us, the weather is cool, crisp, (and wet unfortunately!) and I don’t know about you, but I’m craving sweet, vanillas, warming woods and oud scents right now. So, I’ve gathered together a selection of my favourite cosy feeling scents for you today – enjoy! BDK Vanille Leather Let’s kick things off with the beautiful BDK Vanille Leather. Opening with pink peppercorn and violet accord, this scent feels instantly rich, full and sweet. The violet accord in particular works so well here, giving the set a light floral lift in the opening. The heart features a beautiful bouquet of flowers including tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom. The florals here are so well blended; they feel so sweet and smooth, and just very opulent and refined. In the base, the scent includes vanilla, patchouli, oakwood, leather, orris and benzoin. These notes work together to give a gorgeously warming, dry down, with soft leather, light woods and vanilla. I think the dry down on this fragrance is my favourite part! This scent is perfect for wearing in colder weather. Top Notes: Pink peppercorn, Violet accord Heart Notes: Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute, Orange blossom absolute Base Notes: Madagascan vanilla, Indonesian patchouli, Oakwood, Leather accord, Orris, Benzoin resinoid Maison Tahité Vanille de Minuit Another stunning vanilla scent is Maison Tahité Vanille de Minuit. This fragrance also combines vanilla with leather, but in a very different way to BDK’s Vanille Leather. Opening with smooth and creamy sandalwood, suede accord and soft leather, this is instantly a gorgeously rich and dark vanilla fragrance. Without being overly sweet, it feels wonderfully sensuous, syrupy thick, and luxuriously alluring. This one is no where near as sweet as BDK’s Vanille Leather, and feels like much more of a deeper, unisex fragrance. The heart features notes of nagarmotha, saffron and vanilla, giving the scent warmth along with a woody earthiness. The base includes vanilla and resinoid benzoin for a warming, soft-leather and rich vanilla dry down. This is another must-try vanilla fragrance. Top Notes: Soft Leather, Suede Accord, Sandalwood Heart Notes: Vanilla, Saffron, Nagarmotha Base Notes: Resinoid Benzoin, Vanilla Fragrance du Bois Rude Oud Rude Oud is absolutely not a ‘rude’ scent at all. Rude Oud is in fact a very easy going, palatable oud that most people will enjoy. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, Rude Oud is a is a stunning, juicy, fruity oud fragrance. The scent opens with bright and juicy notes of saffron and raspberry, leading to a heart of rose and leather. The scent is sweet and fresh, with the leather mostly sitting in the background. The base includes notes of amber and oud – the oud here is soft, mild and lightly woody, and the dry down on the scent is beautifully warm, ambery and opulent. This is another winner from Fragrance du Bois! Top Notes: Saffron, Raspberry Heart Notes: Rose, Leather Base Notes: Oud, Amber Ormonde Jayne Kashmir One of Ormande Jayne’s newest launches, Kashmir had to be included today. Described as mesmeric, pervasive and mythical, Kashmir has a wonderfully fresh and spicy opening, with prominent notes of pink pepper, cardamom and saffron. This scent is instantly rich and enticing. Soon I pick up on the Himalayan fir, and the floral notes in the heart lift the fragrance with a touch of sweetness. The fir takes you to a dense forest in the heart of winter, making this very much a scent for cooler weather. The base features deodar, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, incense and more, and as the scent dries down, it warms up further, feeling sweetly warm, woody and soft. Overall, this fragrance is beautifully elegant and sophisticated, and I love the cosy, comforting feeling it gives. Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander Seed, Saffron, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Blue Poppy, Himalayan Fir Base Notes: Deodar, Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli, Incense, Myrrh, Musk Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Supermassive I can’t get enough of Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Supermassive. Opening with top notes of peach, apple, cinnamon, pineapple and sesame, the scent feels beautifully ambery, sweet and rich. I love the cinnamon especially, giving the fragrance a glowing, light spiciness. The heart of the scent features honey, rose, cardamom, heliotrope and rum. I mostly pick up on the sweet, sticky honey and rum here, and the base includes amber, black vanilla, saffron, musk and tobacco, resulting in a beautiful warming, sweet-tobacco and amber dry down. This is such a gorgeous fragrance that’s perfect for winter! Top Notes: Peach, Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple, Sesame Heart Notes: Rose, Heliotrope, Honey, Cardamom, Rum Base Notes: Black Vanilla, Amber, Saffron, Tobacco, Musk Amouroud Oud Tabac If you enjoy oud fragrances, you need to check out Amouroud’s amazing fragrance collection. Oud Tabac is one of my favourites from the brand. This intensely opulent scent opens with notes of saffron, heliotrope, coriander and ginger. The opening feels lively with the spicy ginger, the coriander is also prominent, and the heliotrope and saffron and a lovely richness to the scent. In the heart, there’s notes of amberwood, olibanum, oud and tobacco, and the fragrance feels beautifully luxurious, smooth and enticing. Lastly the base, featuring musk, vanilla bourbon, cistus and cedar, leaves you with a gorgeously warming dry down. Top Notes: Ginger, Coriander, Heliotrope, Saffron Heart Notes: Pipe Tobacco NP, Oud, Olibanum, Amberwood Base Notes: Alaskan Cedar, Cistus, Vanilla Bourbon, Musk Welton London L’Amour Absolu Welton London is a brand that really doesn’t get enough love in my opinion. L’Amour Absolu was my christmas present from my husband last year, and I’ve been treasuring this beautiful scent ever since. My second fragrance from the brand (my other being Secret Amber, which is another must-have) L’Amour Absolu is a fragrance based on plum, rum, woods and vanilla. The opening is beautifully sweet and luxurious with juicy plum, as well as spicy cinnamon and a touch of coffee. The heart features woody notes blended with rum, for a warming, lightly boozy aroma, and […]
The TSNC Valentine's Day Fragrance Gift Guide 2025 - Thou Shalt Not Covet...
Affiliate Links PR Sample Hello friends! I’ve gathered together a selection of eight fantastic fragrances today, that would be perfect for gifting this Valentine’s Day. From designer to niche, there’s something for everyone – enjoy! Gucci Osmanthus Nectar What better fragrance for Valentine’s Day than a stunning new launch from Gucci. The brand has recently added three new scents to their premium ‘Alchemist’s Garden’ collection – Vanilla Firenze, Fiori di Neroli, and Osmanthus Nectar. Osmanthus Nectar is a striking floral fruity fragrance with key notes of apricot, osmanthus and sandalwood. ‘The new Osmanthus Nectar Eau de Parfum is a fragrance that awakens the senses–from taste to smell–by evoking the familiar, delectable aroma of the Osmanthus flower. Perfumer Natalie Lorson set out to reveal the essence of the Osmanthus, highlighting its own apricot- like notes through an innovative technique that bridges the worlds of flavour and fragrance. This delicate floral note is complemented by the grounding warmth of Sandalwood Essential Oil, obtained through molecular distillation. The result is a creamy, woody base with a hint of dry spiciness that adds depth to the fragrance. ‘ – Gucci. Top Notes: Apricot, Bergamot Italy Essence, Cardamom Guatemala Essence Heart Notes: Osmanthus Infusion, Osmanthus Nature Print® and Tea Accord Base Notes: Sandalwood Amyris Essence Md, Cedarwood Virginia Essence, Z11 HD Burberry Goddess Intense Following the success of Burberry Goddess which launched in 2023, the brand have now followed up with and intense version of their bestselling scent. Burberry Goddess Intense is an ambery, aromatic fragrance, built around a signature trio of vanilla notes, taken from the original Burberry Goddess, but this time amplified with an additional note – vanilla wood, giving the scent a wonderfully deep, smoky undertone. This is a must-try for fans of the original Burberry Goddess scent. ‘Burberry Goddess is a story of self-discovery found through confidence, strength and kindness. The signature trio of vanillas from Goddess Eau de Parfum is amplified with a fourth vanilla wood (vanilla SFE) that has a smoky character. When combined with luminous lavender essence, it intensifies the scent with a vibrant woody aroma.’ – Burberry. Top Notes: Vanilla Infusion and Lavender Heart Note: Vanilla Caviar Base Notes: Vanilla Absolute, Vanilla Woody (SFE) Tom Ford Black Orchid I had to include one of my all time favourite fragrances here, one that I go back to time and time again – Tom Ford Black Orchid. This is such a beautiful, captivating and distinctive scent, and it would make a fantastic Valentine’s gift for lovers of deep, dark and addictive fragrances. Think rich but earthy, intense black truffle, dark chocolate, vanilla and woods. Enticing but not overly sweet – this is the perfect unisex scent. ‘A decadent, spicy fragrance, Tom Ford Black Orchid unfolds to reveal dark florals, rich fruits and a long-lasting base of woody notes. A captivating fragrance, Black Orchid is both modern and timeless, housed in the brand’s iconic bottle. Warm and opulent, Tom Ford Black Orchid is the perfect choice for evening wear.’ – Perfume Direct. Top Notes: Black Truffle, Blackcurrant, Bergamot & Ylang-ylang Middle Notes: Orchid, Spicy Notes, Rich Fruit Accords & Lotus Wood Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Balsam, Dark Chocolate, Incense, Amber & Vanilla Chloe Atelier des Fleurs Orchidee de Minuit The Chloe Atelier des Fleurs collection is a luxury scent range not to be overlooked. One of the latest additions to the ‘Les Fleurs de Nuit’ sub-division of this collection, is Orchidee de Minuit. Each scent in this range focusses on a different flower, whose fragrances metamorphose as night falls. The beautiful White Orchid is the star of the show in Orchidee de Minuit. ‘Just once in its lifetime, the white orchid opens in the dark of night and exhales a smooth, sweet perfume enticing pollinators and allowing vanilla pods to grow. Perfumers Mathieu Nardin and Cécile Matton captured this unique moment in this amber floral perfume where delicate notes of orchid flower entwine with rum, jasmine, benzoin and patchouli in a hypnotic, almost animalic harmony. Their sensuality is heightened by rich and enveloping vanilla absolute in this intriguing, addictive fragrance.’ – Chloe. Top Notes: Orchid Flower, Clove, Rum Heart Notes: Jasmine, Benzoin, Styrax Base Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk DKNY 24/7 For those looking for an easy to wear designer perfume, the latest launch from DKNY could be just the perfect scent. DKNY 24/7 has a floral woody aroma, inspired by the rhythm of New York City. This one is a lovely, all round crowd-pleasing fragrance. ‘This Textural Floral Woody blend captures the unstoppable energy of the city that never sleeps, where dreams are made from day to night. Experience the exhilarating rush of Times Square with an electric burst of pink pepper. As the scent unfolds, a rose heart blooms, reflecting that city’s diverse tapestry. Finally, the lingering embrace of cedarwood and musk embodies the city’s enduring sophistication and strength.’ – DKNY. Top Notes: Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Rose Centifolia Base Notes: Cedarwood Valentino Sogno in Rosso Valentino’s Anatomy of Dreams luxury fragrance collection features seven new scents, and Sogno in Rosso is easily one of my favourites! Featuring key notes of black pepper and Schiuma di latte (milk foam accord), Sogno in Rosso is a scent that contrasts the spiciness of black pepper, with creaminess of milk foam, creating a beautifully smooth and laconic fragrance that would make for a fantastic Valentine’s gift! ‘A powerful burst of black pepper, bold and spicy, peaks through as a hint of what is to come, while a creamy and unctuous wave of schiuma di latte, an Italian milk foam, smooth and comforting, speaks of whispered secrets and hidden desires behind the red curtains. The show is about to begin – a dazzling display of artistry and extravagance, a red dream comes to life in a symphony of light, sound, and emotion.’ – Valentino. Top Notes: Black Pepper Essence, Juniper Berries Essence, Petitgrain Essence Heart Notes: Incense DM Essence, Orange Blossom Absolute, Latte Foam Accor Base Notes: Sandalwood Heart, Vanilla Bourbon Premium Infusion […]